My hands kept moving as I folded his shirts, trousers, underwear, toys, books, and a few of his favorite things. “Where exactly are you going?” “I don't know yet.” I glanced at Orson and sighed. “I just know I can't stay here.” James eyed my packing with an expression that suggested he hadn't imagined everything rushing ahead so quickly. “Jackie, you don't even have somewhere booked.” “I'll figure it out.” I shocked myself with how sure I sounded—and I terrified him, considering he’d never witnessed this anxious, guarded version of me. I zipped the bag closed and faced him. “I have to make sure he's safe first. Everything else can come later.” James looked toward Orson, then back at me. “Jackie, let me help you.” I shook my head. “No, James. You've already done more than enough for me.” Jame didn't argue, but the concern in his eyes told me he wasn't going to let the matter rest. “Come here, sunshine.” Orson left his food and came closer, looking up at me with those trusti
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